GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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WordMeaning
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly